CROSSROADS FUN & FRIENDSHSP CENTRE
Report and Accounts
31 March 2025

Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre
TRUSTEES AT YEAR END
Allan Jones (Chairman)
Morice Baptist Church represented by Christine Satvage lex officiol
David Libby
John Tregaskis
Michael Taylor
Jayne Hicks
PROJECT MANAGER
Len Russell
PRINCIPLE ADDRESS
MoriTr Baptist Church
Ham Drive
Plymouth
PL2 2NJ
BANKERS
TSB Bank plc
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
A P Jopson. FCA
Tony Jopson & Co Limited.
Peverell Corner
246 Peverell Park Road
Plymouth.
PL3 4QG
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1175834
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION NUMBER: CE0011788

Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre was originally registered as a eharity, number 1136344 on
15 June 2010. On 20 Novembe¥ 2017. 3 Charitsble Incorporated Organisalion I'CIO'I was
formed number CE011788, named "Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre" On 21 November
2017 il was registered as a charity number 1175834. Al a Trustees meeting held on 18
December 2017 il was resolved lo Iransfer all the assets of the existing charity111363441 lo the
new CIO111758341. This transfer was formally effected on 1 April 2018, immediately following
the 31 March 2018 year end of the exisbng charity.
PRINCIPLE OBJECTS OF THE CIO
The principle objects of the new CIO are similar to those of the existing charity.. to relieve the
needs of people with mild lo moderate mental health support needs in the city of Plymouth.
It aims to do this by..
1. Operating. maintaining and developing a cenlre with facilities tailored lo the
requirements ol such people enabling them lo relax. learn social skills and develop self-
Confiden￿ in a pos11ive and uplifting environment that ac¢epls and welcomes them all
as individuals in line with the ethos statement.
2. Providing such people with a range of Ihefapeubc and skills based activities focussed on
mental health ￿CoVery
3. Fostering links with other organisalions. Including local authoritses, other charities and
commercial entitses. in ordef lo raise awareness and l or fvnds
4. Delivering high quality help and support lo ils members within the local and national
guidelines of mental health whilst following the principles of good practice, thus ensuring
an environment ol physical and emotional salety.
5. Ensuring all members feel welcom and valued in accordance with the equal
opportunities poliey with an awareness of the recognised complaints procedure and the
opportunity lo be involved in the development and decision making ol the charity
6. Infomiing all of the implication5 of the Equality Ad 2010
7. Challenging dis¢riminalion. prejudice and stigma by endeavouring to increase the wider
community's understanding of mental health Issues
8. Observing confidentiality within the local and national guidelines in accordance with the
Data Protection Act 1998 and the more recent GOPR legislation.
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR- CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
This year, Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre celebrales its 31st Anniversary. This is
tremendous achievement and a great vindication lo the vision and farth of our founder Hywel
Jones.
During this pa51 year I have again been very impressed by the enthusiastic and dedicated efforts
lo constantly improve on the quality ol services offefed at Crossroads Fun and Friendship
Centre by the Project Manager. staff and volunteer5
The realisalion that the vision of
Cfossroads is not only for our generation of today but for generations lo come is both refreshing
and vitsl.
Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre has had lo face up lo numerous challenges over the
past few year5 which are part and parcel of operating in a 'Free Market of Health Provision,.

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These challenge5 have been met and overcome. The test of a good organisation is ils ability to
adapt to the changing needs and requirements that are compatible to the age in which il is
operating.
During the year Crossroads celebrated ts 30m anniversary. Celebrations included a week of
events culminating in a Church SeTvice of ThanksgNing on Sunday 15th Seplernber 2024 The
Church was full. and the congregation included the Lord Mayor of Plymouth Councillor Tina
Tuohy and various other dignilanes along with Crossroad5 Staff. Crossroad members and
worshippers from Morice Baptist Chutch. It was a joyous ctcasion rounded off with a selectK)n
of food which was enjoyed by all.
The Crossroads Paris Olympic Event was hekl al the Briokfields in Juty was also a wonderful
event. Various 'athletic disciplines. look place in a g¢y)d but competitive spirill l am reliably
informed that several members enjoyed T￿ing bicycles for the first time in many yearsl
During the year great progress was made and is continuing lo be made in the irnprovemenls lo
the garden area. It has bewnE a wonderful area in which ff*mbers and staff can enjoy the
outside air in tranquil surroundings. Many thanks lo everyone who have worked lo achieve such
a beautiful environment.
Once again Crossroads Fun and Fnendship Centre have. through excellent budgeting and
'housekeeping' been able lo remain In a strong financial posrtion.
We are again very grateful lo Plymouth City Council for prov1ding their continual support and
funding to the Centre. Howevei. we musl not get complacent. Funding in this day and age will
always be an issue. We have to constantly remind ourselves that we are in a competitive free
market for health provision. Al the same time. we must remain true to the ethos and motivation
of Crossroads Fun and Friendship Cenlre.
As we enter a new year Crossroads Project Manager and the Board of Trustees are awa￿ of
the fact that we will soon be in need of new younger Trustees with the ￿quISite skills and
empathy lo enable Crossroads to successfully continue to be the great Mentsl Health Provider it
is for many more years to come. It is therefore irnperab.ve that the present Trustees continue lo
sel good examples in reviewing their input to the work of Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre
in striving lo provide fresh vision and Ideas- backed up with action. Trustees need not only lo
share their ideas and vision for the fvjlure but also to encourage everyone associated with the
Centre - the Project Manager, staff. volunteeT5 and members lo express and share their ideas
and visions. Crossroads Fun & Fnendship Centre is of course more than just a centre. more
than just an organisation It is In fact a living out, the realisation of the vision of Hwyel Jones. 11 is
all about reaching out and meeting the needs of people_ 11 is all about ensuring that people feel
valued, accepted and loved for who they are.
In short, everyone has a role lo play in ensuring that Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre is
constantly evolving in its quest to provide better- and better-quality provisions
l tske this opportunity lo thank Project Manager Len Russell fof another year of dedicated hard
work and for his encouragement and patience towards me. Thanks also lo Tracey Archman for
all of her hard work, and for going more than the 'extra rnile. when the situation required. Finally.
a thank you to all the staff, volunteers and trustees of Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre for
all your loyalty, dedication and hard work and also to Mor1￿ Baptist Church for their support and
prayers.
TRUSTEES I COUNCIL OF MEMBERS
The CIO is administered by a tth?rd of trustees as set out on page 1.

Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre
ANNUAL AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Stalemenl of Financkil ActNities shims a net defKit for the year io 31 March 2025 of £4,325
12024 deficit of £1,070). Reserves stand at £58.876 in totsl.
RESERVES POLICY
The Trust¥gs have eslabltshed a wherety the unrestncted fvnds not commrtted or
invested in tangible fixed assets should Kleally be six months of the resource5 expended, which
equates to approximalety £37.000 lor running costs in the year ended 31 March 2025_ Al this
level the Trustees feel they would still be able lo carry on the Chanty'5 activities for around a
ye8r In tha event of a signfftant fall in bjnding. At the wesent linp Ihese funds stan¢J al
£58,876, which is broad￿ at the required level.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Trustees are alerted to operational and financial risks at th￿r period￿ meetings and are fulty
aware of the need to maintain free reserves at the levels stated above to continue the work of
the Charity and Ihe aspiralions fot the future. Through Ihis medium of penodic rowrtsng th&
Trusiee5 are exerGising an aciive revi￿ of rna￿r iisk.
STATEPAENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
Law applicable to CharIt￿S in Englarvj and Wales requires the Trustees to prepa￿ financAal
staiem8nts for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the state of affai￿ of the
charity and of its incoming ￿sOUrceS and applicalion of resources during the year. In preparing
those financial statements, thè Trustees are requwed to..
select suitable accounting poliGies and apply thern congstenlty."
make judgements and estimates tmat are reas0rnab￿ aTrJ pmdent..
state whether applicable vxxounb.ng stsndards have been folkwed. subject tr) ￿Y
material departure5 dwkjsed and explain￿ in the financial statements..
prepare the financial Statem￿15 on the going con￿rn basis unless it inappropriate lo
p￿$￿Tre that the CharTty and the group will continue in operation.
The Tru5teÈs are ￿spOnsible fDr keeping proper accounting recDrds which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any tsme the finanryal position of the chanty and which enable them lo
ensure that thè financial statements comp￿ with the Charities Act 2011. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hen￿ for takJ"ng reasonab￿ step5 IOT
the p￿VentIOn and detecti
ol fr ud and other irregul3riti•s.
Dated.....
Signed
NAME (BLOCK CAPITALS)....................￿LAN JONES.................
Chair on behalf ofthe Crossroads Fun & Friendship cent￿ Twstees

Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report on the accounts of the charity I CIO for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out
on pages 6 10 10 below.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and èxaminer
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an
audit is not required for this year (under Section 144{11 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Acti)
and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts (under section 145{11{al of the Act,.
lo follow the proCedU￿S laid down In the General Direction5 given by the Charity
Commissioners (under section 1451511bl of the Act". and
to slate whether particular matter5 have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examinerfs Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also Includes consideration
of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the trustees
conceming any such matters. The pr￿dureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audiL and consequently I do not expres5 an audit opinion on the
accounts.
Indèpendent Examiners Statement
In connection with my examinatson. no matter has come to my attention".
which gives me reasonable cause to ￿lIeVe that in any material respect the
requirements.
to keep accounting record5 in accordance with seclKJn 130 of the 2011 Act,. and
lo prepare accounts which accord with the accountsng records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met". or
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to which, in my opinion, attenlion shoukl be drawn in order to enab￿ a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
A P Jopson, FCA
Date
(Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales)
Tony Jopson & Co Ltd, Peverell Corner, 246 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4QG

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCORPORATING SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT TO 31 MARCH
Unrestricted Restiycted
funds
funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from ggnerated fund$
Grants
Donations
other income
66,145
4,688
5,292
66,145
4,688
5,292
63,650
3,668
5,645
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
76.125
76.125
72.963
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
Governance costs
75.907
4,543
75,907
4,543
72,953
1,080
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
80.450
80.450
74.033
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RESOURCES
(4,325)
{4,3251
11,0701
BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD
63,201
63,201
64,271
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
58.876
58.876
63,201
The notes on pages 7 10 10 forrn an integral part of these financial statements.
The charity is able to vse its total fvnds for any purpose in connection with rts charitable
objectives.

Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 ￿RCH
2025
2024
CURRENT ASSETS
8ank balar￿eS
Prepayments
Petty cash
58.062
431
1.283
61.888
560
1,653
59.776
64,101
CREDITQRS
Amounts falling due within one year
19001
19001
NETCURRENT ASSETS
$8.876
63,201
NET ASSETS
58,876
63.201
FUNDS {all unrestrl¢todl
Surplus I Ideficil}
Total funds b￿d
14.325}
63.201
11,0701
64,271
58,878
63,201
The Trustees considers that the Charity is exempt trom an audit and a report under S￿lI0n
144111 of the Charities Act 2011.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for",
11 ensuring the charity keep5 accounting records which compty wilh the charit￿5 ACL and
21 preparing acLounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 0! the charity as al
the end of the financial period, aNJ of its incorre and expenditu￿ for the peTroxJ.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on
and signed on its beha
Trustee
Name (BLOCK CAPITALS)..
..ALLAN JONES..........

Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of accounting
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice
'Accounling and Reporting by Charities. prepanng their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 effective 1
January 2019 and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption from pieparing a cash flow statement
conferred by Financial Reporting Standard No 1 on the grounds that il il had been incorporated
as a company under the Companie5 Act 2006 it would have qualified as a Small company.
Incoming resour¢es
Grant5 are recognised in the perityj to which they reiale.
Resources oxpendod
Direct charitsble expenditure represent$ expgndilure incurred direclty to support the particular
charitable objectives of the charity. Costs ol management and administration of the charity have
been identified on the basis that they are not direct charitsble expenditure.
INCOMING RESOURCES
2025
2024
Grants:
pcc
Barchester
65,145
1,000
63,650
Total grants
66,145
63,650
Donationg:
Members donations
Other donations
3.988
700
3.618
50
Total donatlons
4,688
3,668
other Income
Refunds
Funds raised for Crossroads l other charities
Sundry lolherl
Salary overpayments
Employers NIC allowance
Bank interest
60
10
2,040
250
353
2,393
599
4,506
726
Total other Incom•
5,292
5,645
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
76,125
72,963

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DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Staff costs
Recreation & welfare
Repairs & renewals
TV & intemet
Insurance, Utilities & waste disposal
Sundries
Travel expenses
Food & catering
61.347
1,167
4,067
658
7.594
58,657
850
3,404
622
8.147
65
198
1,010
308
730
75,907
72.953
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Total
2025
Total
2024
Accountancy I Independent examiner
Administration costs
900
3,643
900
180
4.$43
1,080
TAXATION
The Charity is a registered charity and 15 exempt from Corporation Tax under the provisions of
Section 505 of the Income and CorporatH)n Taxes Act 1988.
PREPAYMENTS
2025
2024
Insurance
431
560
431
560
CREDITORS.. Amounts falling due within one yeaf
2025
2024
Accountancy I Independent Examination
900
900
900
900

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ANALYSIS OF FUNDS
1.4.24
31.3.25
Net
Income Expenditure
Restricted Funds
Bfvd
Transfers
Clftvd
PCC grant
Total rgstrlctod funds
Unrestricted funds
General reserve
63,201
76,125
80.450
58,876
Total unrostricted funds
63.201
76.125
80.450
58,876
Total Funds
63,201
76,125
80.450
58,876
Unre8trlct8d funds comprise those fvnds, which the trustees are free to use in aGcordance with
the charitable objecls.
TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES
None ol the Iruslees have been paid any remune(ath"on or recèived any other benefits from an
employrnenl with the charity or a related enlity.
No Iruslee expenses have been incurred and the￿ have been no related paty Iransaclions.
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